Council Briefs

Council passed a motion to provide a letter of support to the Howe Sound Women’s Centre in support of their application to BC Housing for funding for affordable housing.

Council awarded the Request for Quote for the District of Squamish 2019-2021 Annual Line Painting Program to Aardvark Pavement Marking Services Ltd. Read the report.

Council passed a motion that single-use plastic bags and straws be banned in Squamish by the end of 2019, with options for an overall single-use plastic ban to be brought back to Council after engagement with the business community.

Council directed that staff prepare a Zoning Bylaw amendment to introduce residential rental tenure zoning based on feedback received at the February 19, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting. The amendment will be brought back to a future Council meeting along with options outlining temporary solutions for the Business Park.

Council accepted the Quantitative Risk Assessment for Squamish River Floodplain report for finalization.

A Public Hearing was held for District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011, Amendment Bylaw (1585 Eagle Run Drive) No. 2549, 2019. Following that, District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011, Amendment Bylaw (1585 Eagle Run Drive) No. 2549, 2019 was given third reading. Read the report. Read the bylaw.